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WenchLadyKate
11-01-2005, 08:58 PM
Okay. I bought yarn. I bought needles. Now what?

I have a book, from 1975, but it's hard to follow. I've tried to look on the net, but can't really find anything good. Any suggestions? :thumbsup:
Mermaid
11-01-2005, 10:41 PM
The knitting magazines on the newstands now (Family Circle Easy Knitting and/or Creative Knitting) all have some fairly easy to follow directions for the basics. They also have some easy beginner patterns. You can also visit your LYS (local yarn store)--most have a knitting room/table where you can pull up a chair, and have someone available to show what you're doing wrong--or cheer you on when you've got it down!
Most JoAnn's and Michaels have classes, too.
Welcome to the club!

Mermaid
WenchLadyKate
11-02-2005, 09:38 AM
Thanks! I don't have a JoAnn's nearby (so sad) but I've got a Michaels and an AC Moore. I forgot that they have classes. Oooh, I have a really close Rag Shop too! Off to their websites!

Thanks so much! (because I need another hobby like I need more garb)
Gwenyver Etaine
11-02-2005, 10:06 AM
Personally, I find knitting easier than crochet, becuase the needles help keep the stitches uniform. In crochet, it's more up to you to do that, and requires a bit of practice.

Here's a link to some online instructions. With the "Cast on" and "Purl" instructions, that's enough to get started, and you can make a scarf!

http://www.bhg.com/home/Knitting-Instructions.html
Malarky
11-02-2005, 01:39 PM
www.knitty.com - great for faboo patterns
www.knittinghelp.com - videos for showing how to knit.

Stitch-n-Bitch and Stitch n Bitch Nation - 2 excellent books with awesome patterns.
Tapestry MacGillicuddly
11-02-2005, 11:55 PM
Thanks so much! (because I need another hobby like I need more garb)

DUH!!!!! :wink: :lol: :roll: :wink: Don't we all need more GARB?!?!?!? I was of the opinion from having read the boards that a person could NEVER have tooooooooooooo much garb.

BTW, Kate, I missed you sooooooooooooooooo much last weekend. I'm still depressed over not having any money to go to PARF. I barely left the house for the whole weekend.

Friends tell me there is always NEXT year. I don't wanna wait that long tho.